Fairytale is a common theme couples pick for their wedding. It can be a challenge to create a fairytale theme if you don’t know a good way to translate your ideas into your wedding. Here are four tips to keep in mind for a fairytale wedding.
What Is A Fairytale Wedding?
A fairytale wedding can mean different things to different people. The main theme of a fairytale wedding is having your favorite childhood memories come to life, inspired by fairytales. By creating a magical and romantic atmosphere, you take your guests to the world of your fairytales.
Here are a few tips to create a fairytale wedding of your dreams:
#1 – Choose a Location that Matches Your Theme
Consider a natural or classic location as a stand in for the fairytale atmosphere. Castles are a classic fairytale venue, and depending on where you live, or if you’re thinking of a destination wedding, a castle can be easy to find. A ballroom in an old hotel can also add to the fairytale feeling, especially if you’re going for a more specific theme like Cinderella or Beauty and the Beast. Visit venues to find the one that works for you and your budget.
#2 – Use Colors that Match the Season
No matter what season you get married in, there’s a color scheme that matches that season. If you’re getting married in the winter, or going for a Frozen theme, pairing sliver and gold with dark red, and light blues will add the winter fairytale vibe. A spring wedding calls for lighter pastel colors. Light pink, light blue, light purple, and mint green will all look great paired with deep gold.
Not all traditional colors of the season will work for a fairytale wedding, so be bold. A summer wedding calls for a black, dark green, and off-white color palette. Fairytale wedding colors for the fall are maroon, muted pink, dark green, and light browns are the way to show the colors of the season.
#3 – Find A Wedding Dress to Fit the Fairytale Theme
Your wedding dress is a key element to making your fairytale wedding. Depending on the season you get married, and the location, consider discussing with a bridal consultant to select a classic style for your theme. For almost any theme, you can’t go wrong with a ballgown style such as our helsinki ballgown style with a long train for full effect.
#4 – Consider Using Florals in a New Way
Florals will work for any wedding theme, but particularly with a fairytale theme, florals are a great way to add ambience to your venue, especially when paired with your wedding theme colors. Use vases with extra height for a more dramatic floral arrangement either as a centerpiece on the table or as other décor.
Large bunches of florals, such as grass, hydrangeas, and gladiolas are a great way to decorate your wedding aisle, and as another centerpiece. For a more cost effective and natural feel, consider incorporating natural elements around your venue such as a tree arch or a flower lined walkway if your ceremony is outdoors.
Consider these tips as you’re planning your fairytale wedding. Check out our bridal collection if you’re in the market for a wedding dress.